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The third annual Grass Roots Bull Riding event in Brisbane’s Redland Bay has attracted international interest with up to five professional American bull riders coming out for the event.
Bull ride organiser and principal of Ray White Redland Bay, Jesse James, says the international interest is a credit to the success of the event.
“The professional bull riders inclusive of world title holders from the US are coming to Australia to participate in the Grass Roots ride for the love of the sport, not for a million dollar pay cheque,” he said.
Australian riders, including multiple Australian Champions will also participate in the ride.
“It will be an epic day - our biggest event yet. We now have supporters in Brazil, Mexico, Canada, USA and of course locally and across Australia,” Jesse explains.
“It's become the biggest stand alone bull ride in the National Rodeo Association calendar and nearly doubled in numbers in the first two years: 67 grew to 110 bull riders and crowd numbers increased from 1800 to 2500.
“We expect to see than number double again this year with the international draw card.
“This year, for the first time, we are supplying trophy buckles to the champions which are being hand crafted in the USA,” he said.
A community celebration at heart, the Grass Roots bull ride is an event of local pride.
“This year we have 30 local businesses, including Ray White Redland Bay, sponsoring the day. We are proud of where we live. We are proud of our community and as the Redland Bay business community we want to show our appreciation by saying thanks and putting on a day that families can enjoy together.
“Local business sponsorships make up more than half the $80,000 needed to run the day,” Jesse concludes.
The third annual Grass Roots Bull Ride will be held over the 2015 Australia Day long weekend.
